Prony Bay, New Caledonia
    La Dieppoisse Special Marine Reserve

    épave du snark

    Best months: Jan–Dec

    Protected Area

    La Dieppoisse Special Marine Reserve

    Why dive here

    With 73+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, great white sharks, humpback whales and sperm whales - épave du snark offers some of Prony Bay's richest reef diving. Water ranges 22-27°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Marine lifeDugongs, Great White Sharks, Humpback Whales and Sperm Whales · 73+ species recorded
    Water22-27°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Kansas Reef is one of those sites that just feels alive. We've always been drawn to how the sea plumes here sway, catching the current, reminding us of fields of wheat – a nod to its name. Dropping in, you're immediately struck by the sheer volume of French grunts and glassy sweepers schooling, often so thick they dim the light. Keep an eye out for the mottled jawfish, they’re usually bobbing near their burrows, and we’ve often spotted orangespotted filefish picking their way through the corals. This isn’t a deep site, maxing out around 23 meters, but the currents can be lively, so it’s best for divers comfortable with a bit of drift. Our top tip? Go in the late morning, the light filters through the swaying corals beautifully then, and we've found that's when the barracuda are most active, often cruising just above the reef. You’ll definitely see black durgon and creole wrasse feeding in the current, and if you’re lucky, an eagle ray might glide past in the deeper sections. It's a proper reef dive, full of movement and life, perfect for those who enjoy a dynamic environment rather than just static observation.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for épave du snark

    épave du snark Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for épave du snark, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    22.01°C

    72°F

    Current Speed

    5 cm/s

    Direction: SW (216.9°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.099 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    35.33 PSU

    Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)

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